Fort Wayne Commercial Club names new directors
More than one hundred members attended the Fort Wayne Commercial club meeting to nominate two director tickets for the next year and endorse the police pay raise. Subscriptions to a new hotel project rose to over 130000 with 6000 added that evening. A Hamilton Ohio manufacturing inquiry and Chicago prospects were assigned for follow up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne Commercial Club
Police Department
B. Paul Mossman
Messrs
P. A. Randall
C. W. Orr
W. F. Graeter
F. J. Thieme
F. W. Culbertson
F. BE. Hoffman
W. R. Seavey
Jesse L. Scott
C. H. Worden
Robert Millard
C. B. Fitch
A. F. Hall
C. N. Heaton
A. E. Carroll
F. L. Smock
A. H. Perfect
O. N. Guidlin
L. F. Curdes
Walter E. Cook
Louis F.curdes
Mr. Curdes
Fort Wayne
F. L. Jones
Hamilton
Ohio
Adjudicated Bankruptcy for Peerless Manufacturing Co
Judge A B Anderson in federal court adjudicated Peerless Manufacturing Company bankrupt under creditor proceedings begun earlier. The decision marks the end of the firm’s process and clears the way for assets distribution under court supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Anderson
Judge Reconciles Estranged Pair in Court
Judge Skelton presided over a peace conference between Benjamin Link, an ice driver, and his wife at 930 West Main Street. The couple agreed to pause hostilities as negotiations continue, with the judge warning of possible harsh punishment if no amicable adjustment is reached by next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skelton
Benjamin Link
Link
West Main Street
Joseph Jelot
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Jelet
Hartman
Jelot
Barber Miller Under Quarantine After Smallpox Case
J. B. Miller, a South Calhoun street barber who worked last Saturday while unknowingly ill with smallpox, remains under quarantine but shows rapid improvement. Many customers were vaccinated, and no transmissions have been reported. A negro patient named Walker, previously in the isolation hospital for smallpox, was discharged Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Miller
Calhoun Street
Walker
Bloomingdale Residents Fight New Saloon Effort
Bloomingdale residents learned Friday night of a renewed push to open a saloon at Wells and Fourth. A remonstrance was organized by a committee led by Dr. C. M. Goheen and others to oppose the plan, with support from neighbors who previously resisted a saloon in the Ninth ward.
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Bloomingdale
Wells and
Fourth Street
Ninth Ward
Charles J. Hiser
Fourth Streets
George D. Hiser
Hiser
Staatz-Zeitung
C. M. Goheen
Mr. Miller
John Bushman
Frank P. Mensch
Jesse Brosius
J. W. Hartzog
Delay Hampering City Improvements In Wet Spell
Heavy rains delay public works with water works reservoir seeing only about two days of work weekly. Grading and curb setting on Superior Street paving continue despite weather, with costs rising for contractors.
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Superior
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised as a foot cure and shoe aid
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cure painful feet and bunions. It claims instant relief from sting and sweating and promises easy fitting for new shoes. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a free trial offer by mail.
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Allen
Grugszists
Roy
Newsboys Enjoy Kendallville Meeting With Civic Help
Nearly a hundred Fort Wayne union boys and newspaper staff rode two interurban cars to Kendallville for a newsboys gathering. Mayor Graves and Mrs. Perkins welcomed them. J. R. Gunkle of Toledo spoke on union benefits. Mrs. Perkins received a silver loving cup.
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F. B. Perkins
Kendallville
Fort Wayne
Opera House
Graves
Charles A. Phelps
J. R. Gunkle
Toledo
Robbery Reported at Miss Martha Farrell Home
A purse containing 45 dollars was stolen from the home of Miss Martha Farrell at 826 St Marys Avenue. Police were informed on Thursday that entry likely came through an unfastened front window, with the money hidden beneath the carpet edge.
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Martha Farrell
Thurday
St. Mary’s Avenue
Will Go To Sea As Navy Recruits
Bertz A Bates of 2317 Oliver street and Alvin Baer of 204 Washington boulevard edst have applied with Quartermaster Carroll at the navy recruiting office for enlistment. They will be examined by the naval physician and if physically fit will be sent to the navy at Norfolk Virginia for service.
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Bertz A. Bates
Oliver Street
Alvin Baer
Washington Boulevard
Edst
Quartermaster Carroll
Navy
Norfolk
Fight over lighting method clouds Fort Wayne plans
The Home Telephone and Telegraph Co. pledges court action to block the city from stringing lighting wires on telephone poles under a proposed high voltage alternating current system for arc street lighting. City officials hesitate to discuss a developing dispute.
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Home Telephone and Telegraph Company
Ford
Hasey
Fort Wayne
W. L. Moellering
Home Telephone Company
Moelering
Toledo
Chicago
Springfield
Fort Wayne Elks Lodge invites bids for new temple
The Fort Wayne lodge of Elks announces bids for a handsome new temple to be built in the city. Bids will be received up to Monday evening July 1. Architect Weatherhoge has completed the plans for the structure.
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Fort Wayne
Woodburn forms public safety committee to hunt marshal slayers
Citizens of Woodburn and vicinity met to organize a committee of public safety led by F. Butt and others. The group will pursue the murderers of Marshal Croy and protect the area, overseeing a reward fund of 1,673 in negotiable paper plus a county 500 reward. Funds in bank will buy bloodhounds to trace those responsible, with dogs to be purchased soon.
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Woodburn
Committee of Public Safety
Marshal Croy
F. Butt
E. R. Moser
J. R. Yagey
Henry Chapman
W. F. Keller
William Gernhardt
J. H. Gustin
J. W. Ebey
Roy Estate Is Divided Among Three Heirs
Florentine Roy shared the proceeds from a Perry township farm sale to Gandy & Co. He kept 2000 dollars, then split the remaining 11,500 equally among his three children Louis Roy Charles J Roy and Mrs B R Barra. He plans to retire after selling other city interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florentine Roy
Perry Township
Gandy & Co
Louis Roy
Charles J. Roy
B. R. Barra
Roy
Beugnot Couple Arrives for South Visit in Mount Vernon
Charles Beugnot formerly of New Haven and now Mount Vernon Ga postmaster arrives in the city with Mrs Beugnot for a several weeks visit. They note twenty five years in the south and say things have changed wonderfully since their absence.
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Charles Beugnot
New Haven
Mount Vernon, Ga
Son Linked to Schabb Bros Firm in Auburn
A fragment notes one son is a member of the firm Schabb Bros. & Co. located in Auburn, indicating a family connection to the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schabb Bros. & Co
Auburn
Cancer Cure Promise by Fort Wayne Specialist
Hundreds of Fort Wayne residents praise a sixty minute cancer treatment claiming twenty five years of continued success. The ad lists cures for cancer asthma catarrh lungs dropsy kidneys and bladder and other illnesses, promising permanent health restoration and skin problem removals. Dr. Charles Zimmerman advertises at 2010 Harrison St Fort Wayne Indiana.
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Fort Wayne
Consulta’ Tion
Charles Zimmerman
Harrison St
Ft. Wayne
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